My selective comments are as follows: - when I decided to start riding again, I tested a used Rebel 250. I am 6 ft tall & 250 @ the time. Too small!! - as I'm sure a lot of people on this blog will say, put some Seafoam in a full tank of fuel to see if it clears it up. May want to check, spark plugs, plug wires & coils.
Thank you, Ross -----Original Message----- From: "Christy Deering" <[email protected]> Sent: 2/18/2013 12:37 PM To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Rear tire slow leak/whole bike feels "squishy" under me/backfire Hi folks! I just stumbled on this forum, and thought I'd ask a few questions while I'm at it. Correct me if I should make separate posts about these three issues I've been having. :) 1. First off, I'm riding a 2007 Nighthawk 250. I noticed a slow rear tire leak shortly after I had the tire replaced about 8 or 9 months ago. I took it in to the shop that replaced the tire, they exhaustively searched for a leak, but couldn't find one. They told me the tire was safe to ride on, and that I should just keep an eye on the pressure. Ideally, what should I be keeping the tire pressure at? I feel like that's a dumb girl question, but let me explain - is it better to overfill the tire a bit so I can go longer in between trips to the air pump, or is that a terrible idea as far as traction/handling? 2. I'm 5'9", and I feel too tall for my Nighthawk, as much as I love it. The whole bike has always felt rather "squishy" under me, and I don't really trust it in the corners not to slip out from under me to some extent, even on dry, happy pavement. Is this something that could be adjusted, or am I stuck on a bike I don't fully trust because I'm too *gasp* big for it? My self esteem is doin just fine, feel free to give it to me straight if you have any input. :) 3. Gladys (the Nighthawk) has been backfiring lately. Could this be a dirty carb issue? Should I attempt to clean things/do this on my own, or would you recommend a trip to the shop? I've never done anything to a bike other than change the oil, though I would love to learn more as I go. Being self-sufficient with bike repair is my ultimate goal, I just haven't had a lot of chances in the year I've owned the Nighthawk. Which is probably a good thing, ultimately. Thanks, fellas! - Christy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
